SEN Teacher
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | Ipswich, IP4 2EB |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Posting date: | 6 Nov 2026 |
| Closing date: | 23 Nov 2026 |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
Paradigm Trust is looking to appoint an inspirational and highly motivated SEN Teacher into the team at Woodbridge Road Academy from Easter 2027. An earlier start may be possible.
The Position
The successful applicant will be carrying out the professional duties of a teacher whilst undertaking any duties and tasks under the reasonable direction of the Principal and Assistant Principal to include;
• planning and delivering lessons to pupils with communication and interaction needs
• assessing and monitoring the specific needs of the pupils with SEN
• working as part of a team to secure the best possible outcomes for pupils
Unqualified teacher applications with experience will also be considered.
What you will offer
The successful applicant will not need to have previous experience working in a SEN provision, but must demonstrate a thorough understanding of SEN. You will be qualified to degree level (or equivalent), be able to demonstrate knowledge of effective strategies to meet the specific communication needs of pupils with significant SEND, and must be able to plan lessons effectively for groups and all the pupils.
You will have successful teaching experience across primary, secondary or both. You will have strong subject knowledge in your own subject and also the ability to teach across other subject areas.
What the school offers its staff
You will be joining a friendly and engaging workplace with benefits including:
• Teachers’ Pension Scheme (TPS)
• A strong commitment to professional development
• We strive to be a family friendly employer
• Employee counselling service
• Cycle to work scheme
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.